Portuguese and English Literature MA (Hons)

Course Overview - Portuguese and English Literature MA (Hons)

One of the worlds ten most widely spoken languages, Portuguese is estimated to have around 260 million speakers. Alongside English-speaking cultures, the countries in which Portuguese is spoken have had a significant international influence on literature.

This joint honours programme aims to develop your critical, analytic, linguistic and creative skills. As well as language learning, you will engage with a broad range of texts in both English and Portuguese, and a variety of approaches to reading.

Studying this combination shows an openness to ideas and perspect...

Course Information

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Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

4 Years

Start Date

14/09/2026

Campus

Central area campus

Course Address
George Square
Edinburgh
EH8 9JZ

Application Details

Course Code

RQM3

Institution Code

E56

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not Accepted

Scottish Higher

A,A,A,B

AAAB by end of S5 or AAAA by end of S6. BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6. Required subjects: Highers: English at B; a language other than English at B.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

36

34

from 36 points with 665 at HL to 34 points with 655 at HL. Required subjects: HL: English at 5; a language other than English at 5.

A level

A*,A,A

A,A,A

A*AA - AAA. Required subjects: A levels: a language other than English at B; English Literature or combined English at B.

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Fees and funding

Scotland £1,820
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland £9,535
EU, International £29,600